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Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 26, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Smart ways to negotiate your salary in an uncertain economy. Also in the news: Student loan scams are on the rise, 5 things to consider when picking a college in the COVID-19 era, and how to claim retroactive unemployment benefits.

Smart Ways to Negotiate Your Salary in an Uncertain Economy
If you’re seeking a raise, it’s important to read the room and understand a few different strategies. Research and preparation are both key.

If a Stranger Offers You Student Loan Forgiveness, Hang Up
Biden student loan forgiveness and stimulus forgiveness scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself.

5 Things to Consider When Picking a College in the COVID-19 Era
When choosing a college, consider how it’s met the challenges of the pandemic.

How to Claim Retroactive Unemployment Benefits
The Department of Labor has expanded eligibility.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: colleges, COVID-19, retroactive unemployment benefits, salary negotiation tips, student loan scams

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 10, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Wake up to the truth about ‘dream schools.’ Also in the news: 4 things to stop doing online immediately, recognizing the signs of financial abuse, and why carrying a balance won’t boost your credit score.

Wake Up to the Truth About ‘Dream Schools’
Thinking beyond the elites.

Stop Doing These 4 Things Online — Immediately
It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Don’t Ignore the Signs of Financial Abuse
Nearly 70% of millennial women have experienced financial abuse.

Carrying a Balance Won’t Boost Your Credit Score
Busting a myth.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: colleges, credit card balances, Credit Score, cybersecurity awareness month, dream schools, financial abuse

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 31, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What a travel agent can do for you that a search engine can’t. Also in the news: How one couple paid off over $200,000 in debt, 6 ways to weed out shady schools, and why your credit score may not be as good as you think it is.

What a Travel Agent Can Do for You That a Search Engine Can’t
More than just booking a ticket.

How I Ditched Debt: Setting Pride Aside and Asking for Help
One couple’s story.

6 Ways to Weed Out Shady Schools
Just because it has “university” in the name doesn’t mean it’s legit.

Why Your Credit Score May Not Be As Good As You Think It Is
So many scores.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, colleges, couples and money, Credit Score, debt, shady universities, travel, travel agents

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 8, 2016 By Liz Weston

Snip20160808_4Today’s top story: How not to pick a bank. Also in the news: bank accounts that foster independence for disabled people, how to pick the right college to avoid student debt, and newly updated government rules to help homeowners facing foreclosure.

How Not to Pick a Bank
Forget about the free toaster.

ABLE Accounts Help Foster Independence for Disabled People
Building financial independence.

Pick the Right College to Avoid Student Debt
Looking at college as an investment.

The Government Updated Its Rules to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
What’s new from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ABLE accounts, banking, colleges, financial aid, foreclosure, student debt, tips

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